Pundits and social observers have voiced alarm each year as fewer Americans involve themselves in voluntary groups that meet regularly. democracy if participatory groups and social movements wither, while Civic involvement becomes one more occupation rather than every citizen\'s right and duty? In Diminished D.
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Thousands of nonprofit groups have been launched in recent times, but most are run by professionals who lobby Congress or deliver social services to clients.
Pundits and social observers have voiced alarm each year as fewer Americans involve themselves in voluntary groups that meet regularly